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PUBM Stock Forecast: PubMatic, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Oct 2026
$18
−6.62% on the day

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering PubMatic, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $21 — +19.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 88 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$860.4M
Ticker Nerd rank
88 / 100
Median analyst target
$21
Analysts covering
13
Revenue$78.6M+10.5% y/y
Operating income$579K
Net income−$1.2M
Free cash flow$13.7M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−5.0%
1M
+6.3%
YTD
+98.9%
1Y
+114.1%
From 52W high
−8.0%
From 52W low
+180.9%
$6
$19
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

PUBM stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores PubMatic, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 14 Oct 2026
88 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
97
Momentum
95
Accruals
91
Issuance
90
Quality
46
Size
46
Value
42
Growth
35
Volatility
22

Revisions (97): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Volatility (22): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

PUBM stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PUBM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$5$10$15$20$25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26PUBMHigh $24Median $21Low $18

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says13 analysts
10 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $18Median $21High $24

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +19.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
24 Sept 2026Craig-HallumInitiatesBuy$24
18 Sept 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$17 → $21
11 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
11 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$15 → $21
11 Aug 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold—
11 Aug 2026JefferiesMaintainsHold$10 → $18
7 Aug 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform$12 → $20
7 Aug 2026CitizensMaintainsMarket Outperform—
7 Aug 2026Raymond JamesUpgradeOutperform—
7 Aug 2026Raymond JamesUpgradeOutperform$22
7 Aug 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
7 Aug 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy$21 → $23
7 Aug 2026ScotiabankUpgradeSector Outperform—
7 Aug 2026ScotiabankUpgradeSector Outperform$8.00 → $21
8 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$11 → $13
8 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
23 Apr 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
20 Mar 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—
27 Feb 2026B. Riley SecuritiesUpgradeBuy—
27 Feb 2026RosenblattMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. PUBM appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

PUBM vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, PubMatic, Inc. returned +114.1% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

PUBM vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100150200Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26PUBMS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

PUBM analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+83.6%
Analysts raising
5
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

PubMatic, Inc. (PUBM) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
104.3×

Cheaper than 7% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.0×

Cheaper than 40% of US stocks

Price / book
3.6×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
306.2×

Cheaper than 1% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
10.5%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
10.5%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Gross margin
67.1%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Operating margin
0.7%

Higher than 46% of US stocks

Net margin
−4.7%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−5.6%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Return on assets
−1.2%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

PubMatic, Inc. (PUBM) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • PubMatic, Inc. has a market value of $860.4M and an enterprise value of $747.2M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $289.2M. The latest quarter grew 10.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$13.5M, a −4.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.30.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $54.0M, after $19.5M of capital spending.

  • PubMatic, Inc. spent $33.3M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 45.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: 104.3×; forward P/E: 23.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • PubMatic, Inc. employs 1,030 people — $281K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 14 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

PUBM vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Application
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
PUBMPubMatic, Inc.$860.4M
88
DSPViant Technology, Inc.$827.6M
82
DJCODaily Journal Corp.$867.8M
60
UPBDUpbound Group, Inc.$897.3M
83
SMWBSimilarWeb Ltd.$716.1M
78
MITKMitek Systems, Inc.$715.5M
98
MNTNMNTN, Inc.$694.9M
61

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest PUBM news & analysis

Sony Pictures Entertainment Names PubMatic Its Preferred Programmatic Advertising Partner

Business Wire · 6 Oct 2026positive

Sony Pictures Entertainment selected PubMatic as its preferred programmatic advertising partner for “Live TV on PS5.” PubMatic will work with Sony’s advertising organization to bring premium inventory to brands and agencies worldwide.

Why it matters — The selection adds a preferred-partner relationship with Sony Pictures Entertainment to PubMatic’s programmatic advertising business.

Strength Seen in PubMatic (PUBM): Can Its 6.3% Jump Turn into More Strength?

Zacks Investment Research · 25 Sept 2026neutral

PubMatic was a big mover last session, jumping 6.3% on higher-than-average trading volume. However, the latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not help the stock continue rising in the near term.

Why it matters — A PUBM watcher would care because the recent price jump may not be sustained given the current earnings estimate revision trend.

Magnite Jumps 5% as Craig-Hallum Lifts Target to $32 on Google Auction Remedies; PubMatic Rises 6%, Trade Desk Barely Budges

24/7 Wall Street · 17 Sept 2026positive

Ad-tech supply-side stocks, including PubMatic, rose Thursday morning following the unsealed remedies opinion in the Justice Department's antitrust case against Alphabet's Google. PubMatic gained 6%, while Magnite rose 5% after Craig-Hallum lifted its price target to $32 and The Trade Desk saw minimal movement.

Why it matters — The unsealed antitrust remedies opinion against Google could reshape the ad-tech landscape, and PubMatic's gains suggest investors view the potential changes as favorable for supply-side companies like PubMatic.

PubMatic, Inc. (PUBM) Just Reclaimed the 20-Day Moving Average

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Sept 2026positive

PubMatic, Inc. (PUBM) recently crossed above its 20-day moving average, a key technical level of support. The move suggests a short-term bullish trend from a technical perspective, according to Zacks Investment Research.

Why it matters — PUBM watchers would care because reclaiming the 20-day moving average may signal improving short-term technical momentum for the stock.

Inuvo or PubMatic: Which AI Ad-Tech Stock Has the Edge?

Zacks Investment Research · 31 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research compared PubMatic and Inuvo as AI-driven ad-tech stocks, concluding that PubMatic holds an edge due to its broader AI ecosystem, stronger financials, and rapid AgenticOS adoption despite a higher valuation.

Why it matters — The report positions PubMatic favorably relative to a competitor, highlighting its AI ecosystem and AgenticOS adoption as key points of differentiation for investors tracking the company.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about PUBM stock

What is the PUBM stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering PubMatic, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $21, with estimates ranging from $18 to $24. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is PUBM stock a buy right now?

Of the 13 analysts covering PubMatic, Inc., 10 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks PubMatic, Inc. 88 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank PUBM?

As at 14 Oct 2026, PubMatic, Inc. ranks 88 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (97 of 100).

Will PUBM stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +19.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks PubMatic, Inc. 88 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the PUBM stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering PubMatic, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PUBM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $18 to $24 over the next 12 months.

How has PUBM stock performed over the past year?

PubMatic, Inc. returned +114.1% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does PubMatic, Inc. do?

PubMatic Inc. Class A Common Stock represents PubMatic, an artificial intelligence-powered advertising technology company that provides a cloud infrastructure platform for real-time programmatic advertising transactions.

What is the latest news on PUBM?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 6 Oct 2026): "Sony Pictures Entertainment Names PubMatic Its Preferred Programmatic Advertising Partner". Sony Pictures Entertainment selected PubMatic as its preferred programmatic advertising partner for “Live TV on PS5.” PubMatic will work with Sony’s advertising organization to bring premium inventory to brands and agencies worldwide.

Company

About PubMatic, Inc.

PubMatic Inc. Class A Common Stock represents PubMatic, an artificial intelligence-powered advertising technology company that provides a cloud infrastructure platform for real-time programmatic advertising transactions. PubMatic’s core business centers on helping digital content creators and publishers manage and monetize advertising inventory across web, mobile, video, and connected TV environments. Its platform connects publishers with advertisers, agencies, agency trading desks, demand-side platforms, and commerce media networks, emphasizing control, transparency, and efficiency in digital ad buying and selling. The company also offers complementary products such as a supply-side platform, header bidding tools, data and identity solutions, and commerce media capabilities, supporting both publishers and buyers in the broader digital advertising ecosystem. PubMatic serves customers globally across the United States, EMEA, APAC, and other international markets, making it a key infrastructure provider in programmatic advertising.

CEO Mr. Rajeev K. Goel · 1,030 employees · United States · https://www.pubmatic.com